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Sitting it out: England will not risk Broad for the ODIs considering the hectic year ahead (Picture: Reuters)

Stuart Broad appears certain to miss the one-day series against India next month with the heel injury which saw him return home early from the Test series.

England have announced both James Anderson and Jonathan Trott are being rested for the five ODIs which begin in the new year.

They will be replaced by Somerset batsman Jos Buttler and Warwickshire seamer Chris Woakes.

The inclusion of Woakes for the whole series brings Broad’s participation into doubt, especially as the latter was due to come into the squad for Anderson after the first two matches.

But with the persistent discomfort in his left heel needing as much rest as possible it seems inconceivable the Twenty20 captain will be risked ahead of a hectic year for the side, which includes back-to-back Ashes series.

Aside from his niggling ankle problem, Broad endured a miserable series in India, failing to take a wicket in the opening two Tests before being dropped for the third match in Kolkata.